Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting gdk-pixbuf package, versions [0,]
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- published7 Apr 2026
- disclosed31 Mar 2026
- creditKağan Çapar
Introduced: 31 Mar 2026
NewCVE-2026-5201 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
A fix was pushed into the master branch but not yet published.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow in the gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load()() function of the JPEG image loader. An attacker can cause application crashes and disrupt service availability by submitting a specially crafted JPEG image that triggers improper validation of color component counts. This is only exploitable if the application processes untrusted JPEG images automatically, such as during thumbnail generation.